He's always been a good player.... I'd say in leagues of 14 teams or more he's someone you would want to roster. Leagues that are 12 teams or less I'd probably just keep an eye on him for now unless you are hurting for an outfielder. His ceiling would be something like 15-20 HR and 20-25 SB's in a full season of work, if healthy. He's a career .256 hitter though so I'd probably expect his average to hover around that range.

1/4 last night, but knocked in both of the Mariners runs on a single up the middle.

I am monitoring him in my deeper (20-team league) having lost Ryan Ludwick yesterday. If you're even considering him, chances are you are in a league where a cheap source of power (15 HR) and speed (20 SB) is very valuable.

The Mariners want to make sure he stays healthy this year. The'll shift Saunders to CF and put Ibanez into LF vs RHP's quite often this year. I think it's great for the Mariners. Not so good for Gutierrez owners.

He is both unlucky and fragile. He lost most of a season to irritable bowel syndrome and then most of another to an oblique strain. There is an above average chance that his next harsh sneeze will sideline him for the rest of this season.

He is both unlucky and fragile. He lost most of a season to irritable bowel syndrome and then most of another to an oblique strain. There is an above average chance that his next harsh sneeze will sideline him for the rest of this season.

I remember last year he was healthy for like a week, then got drilled in the ear on a pick off attempt.

Even when Gutierrez appears healthy and is hitting the ball well, he remains by far the guy most likely to end up on your team's DL. Unfortunately, when you are scanning the WW, his is a name you really should just leave alone and let someone experience the pain.

Franklin Gutierrez left Monday's game with an injury.Gutierrez walked off the field with the Mariners' trainer after failing to make a diving catch in the fourth inning. The club will update his status soon, but he presumably aggravated his pelvis/groin injury. A trip to the DL could be forthcoming.------------------------There had been talk about how he'd be going on the DL to coincide with Saunders coming off later this week. Being pulled from the game tonight might be the icing on the cake of this story.